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BYD’s innovative ebus has been given a coveted award by the European Coach and Bus Week (ECW), held today immediately before Busworld 2013 that opens in Kortrijt, Belgum, tomorrow (October 18). The pure electric BYD ebus has been granted the Ecology Label awarded by the ECW panel of expert judges to the best in category

“Proper road maintenance is essential” was also the demand of the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). It stated that to continue cuts will result in a progressive deterioration in the condition of the road network, higher maintenance costs for commercial and private road users, and ultimately lead to higher costs to remedy road damage. The

Ford are in the process of renewing all their vans. Last year we saw the all-new one-tonne Transit Custom and arriving early next month is the new Transit Connect. The entry price for the Base model 1.6 TDCi, 75 bhp, SWB will be €15,500 Next year we will see the larger two-tonne Transit arrive at

Cummins Euro 6 website has been updated in line with the pending introduction of the legislation in January 2014. Cumminseuro6.com was launched in 2011 to help the industry understand the challenging new regulations. Using an innovative “Natural Choice” theme it provided an objective source of information on all matters Euro 6, bringing positive feedback from

Now available at Team PR Reilly is the new range of Active torches which includes a variety of Autumn and Winter lighting essentials for the car and home.

Serfac Limited has added Valeo to its comprehensive range of high quality brands. Initially, the company will offer Valeo wiping solutions to customers, with more products added over coming months.

Main points of Budget 2014 announced by Minister Michael Noonan TD: – No increase in excise duty on auto fuels or home heating oil. – No change on the standard VAT rate or VRT rates. – Corporation tax rate remains at 12.5%. – New Start Your Own Business scheme. – Home renovation tax incentive scheme

Renault is pursuing diesel hybrid powertrain research for its light commercial vehicles. The company, which has emerged alongside it’s partner Nissan as a leader in the electric vehicle (EV), is now exploring hybrids for its future van range. The European Commission approves €20.5 million of aid to Renault for the development of diesel hybrid commercial vehicles The European

In the latest of a string of stunts to promote the abilities of its trucks, Volvo has taken to Spanish streets to run with the bulls. ‘The Chase’ features a Volvo FL being chased by bulls through the medieval Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo, a small cathedral city in western Spain. “It’s incredible that you

In a remarkable twist, Nissan has just lost its lucrative high profile New York Taxi deal, which was part of the ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ initiative. 

Owners of Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) or Public Service Vehicles (PSV) – trucks and trailers over 3,500 kgs, ambulances or buses with eight passengers or more have been advised that a new requirement will be introduced in 2014 whereby they will need to self declare with the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The RSA says that self-declaration will be a way to keep